"Way back in 1997, when Mary first sketched out ideas for the U.S. edition of the first Harry Potter cover, the working title was Harry Potter and the School of Magic.

* J.K. Rowling has finished writing the words for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which means that Mary GrandPre's job has just begun. GrandPre has illustrated the covers and drawn the ...

The Minnesota State Fair's annual poster program commissioned work from Minnesota artists, including this 2005 poster from Mary GrandPre, known for her covers on the "Harry Potter" book series.